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Chen, Z, Li, H and Wong, C T C (2000) Environmental Management of Urban Construction Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 320–4.

Crowley, L G (2000) Friedman and Gates—Another Look. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 306–12.

Drexler, J A and Larson, E W (2000) Partnering: Why Project Owner-Contractor Relationships Change. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 293–7.

Dunston, P S, Savage, B M and Mannering, F L (2000) Weekend Closure for Construction of Asphalt Overlay on Urban Highway. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 313–9.

Hiyassat, M A S (2000) Modification of Minimum Moment Approach in Resource Leveling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 278–84.

Javid, M and Seneviratne, P N (2000) Investment Risk Analysis in Airport Parking Facility Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 298–305.

Koo, B and Fischer, M (2000) Feasibility Study of 4D CAD in Commercial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 251–60.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2000)126:4(251)
  • Abstract:
    This paper concludes that 4D models are a useful alternative to project scheduling tools like CPM networks and bar charts. They enable more people to understand a schedule quickly and identify potential problems. By developing a 4D model for a commercial construction project, we were able to detect the incompleteness of the original schedule, find inconsistencies in the level of detail among the schedule activities, and discover an impossible schedule sequence. We were also able to anticipate potential time-space conflicts and accessibility problems. The results of the case study show that 4D models are effective in evaluating the executability of a construction schedule. The case study also highlighted the need for improvements to 4D tools. 4D tools should include bar charts, component lists, and annotation tools in their graphical user interface. Automating schedule data preparation and 4D model generation in the design stages of a project can expedite 4D model development and use. Users need to be able to generate 4D models at multiple levels of detail and generate and evaluate alternative scenarios rapidly.

Maio, C, Schexnayder, C, Knutson, K and Weber, S (2000) Probability Distribution Functions for Construction Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 285–92.

Molenaar, K, Washington, S and Diekmann, J (2000) Structural Equation Model of Construction Contract Dispute Potential. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 268–77.

Thomas, H R (2000) Schedule Acceleration, Work Flow, and Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(04), 261–7.